18880314

18880314 is a numeric date written in the YYYYMMDD format. It denotes March 14, 1888, in the Gregorian calendar, which was the civil calendar used in most of the world at the time. The eight-digit form is commonly used in data storage and archival systems because it allows straightforward chronological sorting and easy lexicographic comparison.

Historical context: The year 1888 sits in the late Victorian era, a time of rapid industrialization, urban growth, and imperial expansion in many regions. While no single, widely recognized event is universally tied to March 14, 1888, the period saw significant developments across science, technology, and culture, and the date may appear in various national records and archives.

Calendrical and data usage: In data formats, the YYYYMMDD arrangement is unambiguous and sortable. The ISO 8601 standard specifies a related form with hyphens (YYYY-MM-DD); the compact 8-digit form is still common in legacy databases, file names, and archival indices. When converting to a calendar date, 18880314 corresponds to March 14, 1888 in the Gregorian calendar.

See also: 1888 in history; ISO 8601; YYYYMMDD date notation.